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The best time to visit Lyon is April, June and September, the months with an average high between 17°C and 26°C and the fewest rainy days.
The answer takes the months whose average daily high is between 17°C and 26°C, ranked by fewest rainy days, from Météo-France averages for 1991 to 2020 at the Lyon-Bron (69029001) station. Event counts are not part of the rule.
The event counts are what the calendar lists so far. Months further ahead fill in as organisers announce their dates, so a small number in a far month means not announced yet, not a quiet month.
Average high 11°C (53°F), low 5°C (41°F), 87 mm of rain on about 9 days.
384 events listed so far, including Lyon Christmas market (20 Nov to 24 Dec) and Japan Touch 2026 (28 to 29 Nov). See November 2026
November in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 8°C (46°F), low 2°C (36°F), 54 mm of rain on about 9 days.
281 events listed so far, including Festival of Lights (5 to 8 Dec) and Lyon Christmas market (20 Nov to 24 Dec). See December 2026
December in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 7°C (45°F), low 1°C (34°F), 50 mm of rain on about 8 days.
154 events listed so far. See January 2027
January in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 9°C (48°F), low 1°C (35°F), 42 mm of rain on about 8 days.
125 events listed so far.
February in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 14°C (57°F), low 4°C (40°F), 49 mm of rain on about 8 days.
130 events listed so far. See March 2027
March in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (45°F), 69 mm of rain on about 9 days.
106 events listed so far, including Quais du Polar 2027 (2 Apr to 4 Apr 2027). See April 2027
April in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 22°C (71°F), low 11°C (52°F), 81 mm of rain on about 10 days.
76 events listed so far.
May in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 26°C (78°F), low 15°C (59°F), 74 mm of rain on about 9 days.
71 events listed so far, including Lyon Street Food Festival 2027 (10 Jun to 13 Jun 2027). See June 2027
June in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 28°C (83°F), low 17°C (63°F), 67 mm of rain on about 8 days.
63 events listed so far.
July in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 28°C (82°F), low 17°C (62°F), 66 mm of rain on about 7 days.
61 events listed so far.
August in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 23°C (74°F), low 13°C (55°F), 83 mm of rain on about 7 days.
60 events listed so far.
September in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
Average high 18°C (64°F), low 10°C (49°F), 100 mm of rain on about 10 days.
60 events listed so far.
October in Lyon. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More in Neighbourhood guides.
The best time to visit Lyon is April, June and September, the months with an average high between 17°C and 26°C and the fewest rainy days. The answer takes the months whose average daily high is between 17°C and 26°C, ranked by fewest rainy days, from Météo-France averages for 1991 to 2020 at the Lyon-Bron (69029001) station. Event counts are not part of the rule.
Warmest month: July, with an average high of 28°C (83°F). Coolest month: January, with an average high of 7°C (45°F).
Wettest month: May, with about 10 rainy days. Driest month: August, with about 7 rainy days.